We all love World of Tanks. We also love seeing the unique things you create through the application of mods like original garage designs, vehicle skins, or new types of color filters. It's one of the many facets that help World of Tanks stand apart from other MMO's.

However, there are mods that give players a distinct advantage when used in matches, both public & competitive. Mods such as these are not allowed as they offer an unfair advantage to players using them.

Starting today we're taking steps to ensure that every time you hop on the battlefield in your favorite vehicle, you'll be given as fair a chance for victory as possible -- we're tightening restrictions on all mods that give players a statistical advantage over their opponent.

Players found to be using illegal mods (as detailed below) will be penalized based on the severity of the infraction. We're also actively looking into more effective ways in which to monitor the use of banned mods.

Modifications to the World of Tanks client (and other products) that provide an unfair advantage against other players will warrant a restriction upon the players account.

The type of restriction depends on the severity of the modification infraction.

Laera, you're going to need to clarify the mini map one. I'm sure that's broad by intention, but your provided example does not take "last known spotted position" mods into account. Can we get an official word on that mini map feature here and just nip that bit of ambiguity out right now?

-edit- also support has previously put the "ok" on free camera for use in replays/fan videos. Obviously its never been allowed during live matches, but can we get a clarification here so that anybody making a fan video off a replay doesn't end up with a ban?

Laera, you're going to need to clarify the mini map one. I'm sure that's broad by intention, but your provided example does not take "last known spotted position" mods into account. Can we get an official word on that mini map feature here and just nip that bit of ambiguity out right now?

-edit- also support has previously put the "ok" on free camera for use in replays/fan videos. Obviously its never been allowed during live matches, but can we get a clarification here so that anybody making a fan video off a replay doesn't end up with a ban?

^ I'd like clarification as well. I would hazard to guess that since it's providing you with prior information rather than highlighting current info that would normally not be seen that it's ok, but it would be nice to hear for sure.